Import/export HS code 39011090: Various lightweight polyethylene
Other types of lightweight polyethylene not specified elsewhere
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 82,419,531 |
| Netherlands | 71,421,152 |
| Germany | 46,026,504 |
| United States | 26,138,053 |
| France | 20,699,276 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 47,705,363 | 34,714,168 | -12,991,195 |
| Netherlands | 38,360,322 | 33,060,830 | -5,299,492 |
| Germany | 25,214,167 | 20,812,337 | -4,401,830 |
| United States | 13,397,568 | 12,740,485 | -657,083 |
| France | 9,618,047 | 11,081,229 | +1,463,182 |
| Israel | 11,963,242 | 7,367,378 | -4,595,864 |
| Sweden | 7,170,054 | 5,398,458 | -1,771,596 |
| Egypt | 6,708,922 | 2,883,315 | -3,825,607 |
| Turkey | 3,076,451 | 6,091,072 | +3,014,621 |
| Austria | 3,991,661 | 3,821,067 | -170,594 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 83,641,485 |
| Netherlands | 50,178,918 |
| Germany | 47,050,989 |
| United States | 26,485,582 |
| Israel | 19,408,889 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 44,354,520 | 39,286,965 | -5,067,555 |
| Netherlands | 30,505,247 | 19,673,671 | -10,831,576 |
| Germany | 23,612,956 | 23,438,033 | -174,923 |
| United States | 15,661,424 | 10,824,158 | -4,837,266 |
| Israel | 12,041,511 | 7,367,378 | -4,674,133 |
| France | 7,572,991 | 8,020,360 | +447,369 |
| Sweden | 7,252,148 | 5,487,295 | -1,764,853 |
| Egypt | 6,723,195 | 2,883,315 | -3,839,880 |
| Italy | 5,447,957 | 4,010,784 | -1,437,173 |
| Turkey | 3,226,306 | 6,094,000 | +2,867,694 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 169,275,859 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 152,649,041 |
| Other | 20,953,194 |
| Road transport | 1,544,688 |
| Air transport | 863,825 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,589,374 | 82,686,485 | -3,902,889 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,591,282 | 64,057,759 | -24,533,523 |
| Other | 12,790,013 | 8,163,181 | -4,626,832 |
| Road transport | 269,598 | 1,275,090 | +1,005,492 |
| Air transport | 280,839 | 582,986 | +302,147 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 82,164,177 |
| Dover | 47,833,822 |
| London | 45,141,080 |
| Felixstowe | 24,829,245 |
| Middlesbrough | 23,487,653 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 44,321,768 | 37,842,409 | -6,479,359 |
| Dover | 27,072,761 | 20,761,061 | -6,311,700 |
| London | 24,767,368 | 20,373,712 | -4,393,656 |
| Felixstowe | 13,397,111 | 11,432,134 | -1,964,977 |
| Middlesbrough | 16,531,680 | 6,955,973 | -9,575,707 |
| 000 | 12,790,013 | 8,163,181 | -4,626,832 |
| Hull | 9,225,139 | 6,929,531 | -2,295,608 |
| Southampton | 3,890,459 | 8,450,758 | +4,560,299 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,518,546 | 5,758,348 | +239,802 |
| Harwich | 5,639,610 | 5,365,401 | -274,209 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 48 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 22 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 45 |
| 2025-11 | 43 |
| 2025-10 | 38 |
| 2025-09 | 44 |
| 2025-08 | 37 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 80 |
| ENTEK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 75 |
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 67 |
| DISTRUPOL LIMITED | 61 |
| SEALED AIR LIMITED | 60 |
| BRITISH POLYTHENE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 58 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 56 |
| A. SCHULMAN INC. LIMITED | 51 |
| MULTIPANEL UK LIMITED | 51 |
| CEDO LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 77 |
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 169,831,872 |
| Belgium | 155,353,769 |
| Germany | 16,710,060 |
| Italy | 15,778,132 |
| France | 10,783,652 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 75,814,236 | 94,017,636 | +18,203,400 |
| Belgium | 66,459,230 | 88,894,539 | +22,435,309 |
| Germany | 8,558,150 | 8,151,910 | -406,240 |
| Italy | 5,798,561 | 9,979,571 | +4,181,010 |
| France | 5,891,107 | 4,892,545 | -998,562 |
| Lithuania | 3,465,028 | 6,106,717 | +2,641,689 |
| Ireland | 4,116,922 | 4,126,922 | +10,000 |
| Poland | 4,717,434 | 3,431,253 | -1,286,181 |
| Greece | 1,272,821 | 4,408,985 | +3,136,164 |
| Spain | 2,206,271 | 3,175,224 | +968,953 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 1,670,416 |
| XI | 545,570 |
| Belgium | 68,193 |
| Ireland | 31,126 |
| Portugal | 14,637 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 806,483 | 863,933 | +57,450 |
| XI | 275,895 | 269,675 | -6,220 |
| Belgium | 32,943 | 35,250 | +2,307 |
| Ireland | 15,992 | 15,134 | -858 |
| Portugal | 1 | 14,636 | +14,635 |
| Netherlands | 5,060 | 0 | -5,060 |
| China | 611 | 2,270 | +1,659 |
| Turkey | 127 | 31 | -96 |
| Denmark | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 400,006,968 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,147,836 |
| Other | 2,346,232 |
| Air transport | 2,107,565 |
| Road transport | 2,234 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 178,829,596 | 221,177,372 | +42,347,776 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,146,542 | 24,001,294 | +3,854,752 |
| Other | 1,141,669 | 1,204,563 | +62,894 |
| Air transport | 644,312 | 1,463,253 | +818,941 |
| Road transport | 2,234 | 0 | -2,234 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 245,737,302 |
| Immingham Docks | 118,818,936 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,551,446 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,322,384 |
| Tyne | 7,093,954 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 103,651,496 | 142,085,806 | +38,434,310 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,133,182 | 64,685,754 | +10,552,572 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,227,985 | 13,323,461 | +2,095,476 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,245,855 | 4,076,529 | -2,169,326 |
| Tyne | 2,200,626 | 4,893,328 | +2,692,702 |
| Hull | 4,740,047 | 1,560,227 | -3,179,820 |
| Harwich | 3,585,102 | 2,399,502 | -1,185,600 |
| Felixstowe | 3,619,936 | 2,299,273 | -1,320,663 |
| London | 2,213,788 | 3,420,989 | +1,207,201 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,567,439 | 1,199,587 | -367,852 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39011090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of lightweight polyethylene not specified elsewhere